Vanilla | 28 Kayali 2018 Eau de Parfum

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Ranked 11 in Women's Perfume

8.1 / 10 1291 Ratings

A popular perfume by Kayali for women, released in 2018. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet

Gourmand

Creamy

Spicy

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Madagascar vanilla orchid Jasmine

Jasmine

Heart Notes

Brazilian tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Vanilla absolute

Base Notes

Brown sugar

Tonka bean absolute

Vanilla orchid

Amberwood

Musk

Patchouli

Perfumers

Gabriela Chelariu, DSM-Firmenich

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Ratings

Scent

8.11291 Ratings

Longevity

7.41188 Ratings

Sillage

7.11165 Ratings

Bottle

8.01134 Ratings

Value for money

7.3994 Ratings

Submitted by CPL, last update on 07/26/2025.

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Reviews

57 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/06/2024

Mavila16
44 Reviews

Mavila16

Very helpful Review 3

Overhyped and too patchouli heavy - signed, a patchouli lover

Thankful that I only bought a travel size of this cause I have something unpopular to say: it’s overhyped. It’s not bad, but it’s not the pure rich vanilla I was promised. This is a brown sugar patchouli! Which I do enjoy those notes, but it’s darker, and earthier than I expected. And the vanilla I do get is kind of synthetic. This is still my favorite Kayali, which speaks to my overall thoughts on the brand, but I would not call this a safe blind buy, the way I would Fire at Will or Eilish. I will say, as a lot of people have stated, this is a good layering perfume to make something sweeter and richer. But on its own, I just never find myself wanting to wear it. Sillage 7/10, Longevity 5/10

06/06/2022

7
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 6
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Mirrors300
7 Reviews

Mirrors300

5

If you love a vanilla with caramelized sugar

This perfume is so beautiful in its simplicity. It is really just a beautiful, simple vanilla key note, with a kick of caramelized sugar on the side. And almost as if to remind you that this is still a perfume and not a gorgeous snack, there lingers a beautiful jasmine in the overtones of the scent, a slight hint that this is a created scent from a bottle.
The notes rests on a warm, cozy, complimentary tonka bean, and are grounded by a soft whisper of musk, and an beautiful amber and patchouli accord. Of course, you got to be into gourmands and be into a simple vanilla to like this. As a minimalist, I adore this scent.
The journey of it is fairly linear but gorgeous, simple and edible. Yum!
I only wish it would be a little bit stronger, and maybe bring the caramelized sugar note up one small notch, as it makes the scent so unique and a strong contender on the market.
If you're into beautiful gourmands, this is it. It is not too sweet and I think it works for all times of the year. Not office appropriate maybe, but for when you're looking to relax with friends, around the house or be fun on errands, with a bit of an upbeat mood.You could also litteraly wear this to bed. I think it could fit most ages if you're edgy like that.
The longevity is just okay for me, it goes a bit weak a bit fast, but that can be remedied by a bit of coconut oil or a cream layer base. I can't comment yet on silage, but my boyfriend loves it when I wear this, and if you're looking for a more intimate vanilla scent profile, then this might be for you. Huda Beauty did a great job with this one, I am so glad they didn't stop before 28. I just wish it was a bit stronger, projected a bit more, and lasted a bit longer due to its price point, as it's such a unique, minimalistic, uncomplicated, straight forward, lighthearted vanilla caramel delight.

12/14/2023

10
Scent

DogiCoco
621 Reviews

DogiCoco

Helpful Review 3

Simple, creamy, woodsy vanilla goodness

I love vanilla as a note, but I'm a bit picky about pure vanilla scents. Surprisingly this is perfect for me. It has been on my wishlist for over 2 years and I still haven't bought it because there is always something else that is going to be discontinued, on a big sale or whatever, but one day, Vanilla 28 will be mine.

The first moments of the opening reminded me a lot of eau de Missions by Le Couvent. I know that one is a fan favorite, but I never got the hype. There is something remiscent of wet paper and old make-up in it that I don't enjoy, and I smell the same thing in the opening of Vanilla 28. But here it only lasts seconds, and then a creamy, musky and very sweet vanilla blends in. This part is similar to the vanilla products by B&BW (think Vanilla Bean Noel), VS and other more affordable brands, which isn't my favorite kind of vanilla either.
So, that doesn't sound like the greatest combination, but this time, the whole is more than the sum of its parts!

These two kinds of vanilla work so well together. The sweet creaminess and clean musk balance the more woody, papery parts and vice versa. There are subtle hints of booziness and smoke in the background that round the scent even more. And in the drydown the lovely brown sugar note starts to shine, it's almost like caramel and my favorite part of the scent.
The base of creamy vanilla and warming brown sugar stays until the next morning.

In the end this is still a simple vanilla, like the name suggests, but it's excellent at that. Recommended to all vanilla lovers.

09/13/2024

5
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 7
Longevity 4
Scent

Artescape
24 Reviews

Artescape

4

Warm, Amber-y and Mature

I don’t particularly like it. Is there brown sugar? Yes. Vanilla? Yes. But my nose is definitely picking up that patchouli and amber, and I have come to the realisation that I really don’t like patchouli. The amber just seems to intensify it, and makes the scent very mature. Beware if you're looking for a pure vanilla extract scent - this is not it.

03/09/2023

ArkangeL
152 Reviews

ArkangeL

3

Dissolve The Hype

Vanilla | 28, a basic and likeable vanilla with the longevity of a body mist. Such a beautiful note pyramid with the absolute worst performance I have ever seen in a perfume. This fragrance shouldn't even classify as an EDT, yet listed as an EDP. To be completely honest, Vanilla | 28 would make the perfect room and fabric spray as it lingers in the air much longer than it does on skin. I am not speaking for the entire brand, because not all KAYALI fragrances have this issue. Somehow the weakest fragrance in this house is receiving all of the hype. With "Eau de Parfum" you should be getting a minimum 5 hours of wear. Vanilla | 28 leaves you with a skin scent within an hour of application. Some have had success with layering, but a $138 layering tool is redundant if it was intended to be perfume. I noticed that it is also full of dye (Yellow 5), (Violet 2), (Red 4) to give the illusion of richness only to deliver the opposite. This is a pleasant vanilla, but severely lacks longevity for the asking price. If you're going to focus your attention on any title from this collection, I suggest Déjà Vu or Sweet Diamond. Almost any other offering from KAYALI will at least get you through half the day.

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Statements

34 short views on the fragrance

Ka3n 3 years ago

5
Bottle 6
Sillage 5
Longevity 3
Scent

Will never understand the hype of this. Sad take on Guerlain SDV. Very cheap and commercial smelling. They seem to copy a lot. Pass for me

6

ssydlo 4 months ago

8
Bottle 2.5
Scent

There’s something about this that makes my stomach turn… I can’t pinpoint it, but this is not a vanilla for everyone.

5

Scentwitch 5 years ago

6
Bottle 6
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

This is a really nice vanilla, a bit smoky. Unusual and worth a try if you enjoy vanilla!

5

DanaM 2 years ago

8
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

I absolutely adore this. Every single time I put it on, all I can think is that I smell amazing. It is warm and comforting and it just makes me happy.

3